Veteran West Indies player and commentator Ian Bishop has praised Pakistani captain Babar Azam, who recently topped the ICC T20I and ODI Batting rankings, and claimed that he is arguably the “ultimate super 50-over batter” in the game, nearly surpassing India’s Virat Kohli. The renowned commentator believes that the 27-year-old is headed for greatness, especially in the 50-over format where he averages over 60 and has scored 17 hundred. Kohli... continue reading.

Nitin Narendra Menon, the Indian umpire from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, who is 38 years old, has been once again re-elected to the ICC Elite Panel and will soon make his return to Sri Lanka as a neutral umpire. He is an Indian umpire who competed for Madhya Pradesh in List A cricket and has officiated in both the Australian Sheffield Shield and Ranji Trophy competitions. He replaced Nigel Llong in... continue reading.

The New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell tested positive for the new coronavirus the day following the second Test’s concluding final day, amid England’s stunning victory against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Bracewell was a member of the New Zealand team’s playing lineup. On the last day of the second Test, the hosts defeated the tourists by a margin of five wickets, and Bracewell, who had made his Test... continue reading.

Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test match against England upon testing positive for COVID-19 the day before the game, which begins on June 10 (Friday) in Trent Bridge, Nottingham. He’ll be held in confinement for 5 days, and batsman Tom Latham will take over as skipper for the Kiwis while he’s away. Williamson is considered one of the finest batters in the world, and New Zealand... continue reading.

Ricky Ponting has been one of the pivotal figures of the deadly Australian side for many years. The three-time ODI World Cup-winning captain has donned the coaching role in many competitions like the IPL and BBL. Right now, the aggressive coaching figure of Ponting has been named Head of Strategy for the Hobart Hurricanes of the Big Bash League and has signed a three-year contract.  The Hobart Hurricanes announced that... continue reading.

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Mumbai batsman Suved Parkar made his Ranji Trophy debut, scoring a double century versus Uttarakhand in the present quarter-final match. He was brought into the current squad to replace injured seasoned batter Ajinkya Rahane, and he scored a hundred on the first day itself. Former Mumbai captains Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane, as well as current captain Prithvi Shaw, have all done it previously. Mumbai has been a strong side... continue reading.

The Emirates Cricket Board has announced that the initial ILT20 League would take place around January 6 and February 12, 2023. “International League T20,” or “ILT20,” will be the name of the new competition. Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, said, “Emirates Cricket Board is delighted to welcome Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer... continue reading.

The World Test Championship was introduced just at the right time when everyone thought the longest format of cricket was facing a downhill. The inaugural edition itself was a tremendous success to the cricketing fraternity in general. Well with implications of a test match increasing, teams left no options other than  to win. As a result, the standard of Test cricket has improved. India and New Zealand advanced to the... continue reading.

Moeen Ali started his international career in 2014 when he made his debut in the longest format of the game. His slow off-spin and hard-hitting ability helped him make his way into the limited overs side as well. He has been a vital part of the England side for so many years now and he has now been rewarded for his excellence in the game of cricket. Moeen Ali has... continue reading.